On December 2, according to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's ** Yoon Suk-yeol may carry out a cabinet reshuffle as soon as December 4. According to the report, there is a view that Yoon Suk-yeol will carry out a major staff reshuffle on November 30 and plan to replace more than half of the state councilors, which is intended to inject new impetus into his administration.
Data map: South Korea's ** Yoon Suk-yeol.
According to reports, the appointment and dismissal may include the heads of various ministries such as the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of National Newspapers and Honours, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communication. Some analysts believe that Yoon Suk-yeol may appoint people with bureaucratic backgrounds or experts to form a new cabinet, because many politician-turned-state councilors are preparing to participate in the 2024 congressional election.
According to the report, the current Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon has a high chance of running in the election of members of the National Assembly, and in view of this, the South Korean ** office has been considering his successor. However, there is also a view that the Minister of Justice will not be replaced in the upcoming reshuffle, but will be replaced at the end of 2023 or early 2024.
The report pointed out that the announcement of the reshuffle may also be delayed. **According to a source in the room, the time for the announcement of the reorganization plan on December 4 is relatively tight. Unlike aides, members of state are subject to a hearing process by members of Congress, so the Office is more cautious about nominating state councilors.